Penn v. State

*180OPINION

GONZALEZ, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. On a finding that the appellant was an habitual felony offender, the court assessed punishment at confinement for life.

Appellant contends that the trial court committed error in requiring him to wear shackles (leg irons) in the presence of the jury throughout the trial.

The question on appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in allowing the shackles. We reverse and remand.

Prior to jury selection, the court held a hearing on appellant’s motion outside the presence of the jury…